Online application form

Please read the following notes before filling in the application form:

The form is divided into six sections. It
will take about 60-90 minutes to fill in. You can save any information
you have entered at any stage and return to the form later.

You
can copy and paste your own CV into the form.

For your security,
the information you give will be transmitted in encrypted form and
will of course be treated by the EPO as confidential.

The EPO operates a strict policy of pre-employment screening for new staff.
Before the screening process commences, you will be asked to give your written consent.

Screening is a pre-requisite. Those who do not give their consent will therefore not be considered.

To enable us to establish
whether you meet the basic requirements for employment at the EPO, please
answer the following questions (further requirements may apply depending
on the vacancy in question):

First name (Example: Albert)Last name (Example: Einstein)Nationality*
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Minimum requirements
Diploma of completed studies at university level or - in exceptional cases - equivalent knowledge acquired over many years of qualified work.

Language skills**
German
English
French

Please
fill in your key if you have already filed an application
with the EPO previously.

Your application will be stored for two years. This period can be prolonged. After approximately 22 months you receive a reminder e-mail allowing prolongation.

* EPO staff must be nationals of one of the present or future member states of the European Patent Organisation.** The EPO has three official languages: English, French and German. Applicants must have an excellent knowledge of one of these languages and the ability to understand the other two.*** EPO staff members who are applying for this post are herewith informed that, for the purpose of its deliberations, the Selection Board may consult their personal file in accordance with paragraph 1.4 of Circular No. 262.Instructions for online job applications to the European Patent OfficeSimply confirm (with “OK” or / and "yes") the following message asking you for a User Certificate. You do not need a personal certificate to transmit your encrypted data.